Erie Football at Palmer Ridge 3A State Championship

Cory McLellan, of Palmer Ridge, is stopped by Zach Rees, of Erie, in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, runs close to the endzone in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Jacob Mansdorfer, of Erie, Holds the 3A runner-up Trophy. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, throws a touchdown over Colton Dill, of Palmer Ridge, in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Jacob Mansdorfer, of Erie, catches a touchdown catch from Noah Roper in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Jacob Mansdorfer, of Erie, runs in a touchdown catch from Noah Roper in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, tries to jump out of the tackle of Anthony Robertson II, of Palmer Ridge. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Dion Lucero, of Erie, tries to warm up after his injury. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Ty Evans, of Palmer Ridge, throws against Erie in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Raef Ruel, of Palmer Ridge, is stopped by Noah Roper, top, and Ian McDonald, of Erie, in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, tries to get around the edge on Palmer Ridge. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Cory McLellan, or Palmer Ridge, is stopped by Zach Rees, top, and Nathan Hahn, of Erie, in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Cory McLellan, or Palmer Ridge, is stopped by Zach Rees, top, and Nathan Hahn, of Erie, in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, runs close to the endzone in the first half. The Erie High School Tigers battled Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, tries to pull away from Jaden Sparks, of Palmer Ridge. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, tries to pull away from the Palmer Ridge defense. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Rael Ruel, of Palmer Ridge, hops out of the tackle of Nathan Hahn, of Erie. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Ty Evans, of Palmer Ridge, scores a touchdown on a scramble. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Ty Evans, of Palmer Ridge, scores a touchdown on a scramble. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Ty Evans, of Palmer Ridge, celebrates a touchdown on a run in the second half. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

The Palmer Ridge players sing their fight song to their fans after winning state. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, stretches for the endzone against Palmer Ridge. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, throws down field in the second half. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Jacob Mansdorfer (10) gets a hug from coach Chad Cooper after the game.The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Retired Broomfield football coach, Gary Davies, was a guest of the Erie Coaches, many of whom her coached with. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Noah Roper, of Erie, put a hit on Andrew Miller, of Palmer Ridge, in the endzone. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Andrew Miller, of Palmer Ridge, jumps on a blocked punt for a touchdown. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Andrew Miller, of Palmer Ridge, jumps on a blocked punt for a touchdown. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Julian Custine, of Erie, takes a moment on the bench late in the Tiger loss. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017

Julian Custine, of Erie, takes a moment on the bench late in the Tiger loss. The Erie High School Tigers lost to Palmer Ridge at the 3A State Championship game.
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December 2, 2017, 2017